Subaru Robin EX30 - Manual (Page 31)

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(5) CONNECTING ROD
(a) Install the piston and connecting rod assembly into
the cylinder by holding the piston rings with the
ring guide, with the "MAG" mark on the connecting
rod on the fl ywheel side. (If you do not have a ring
guide, hold the piston rings with the fi ngers and tap
the upper part of the piston with a piece of wood.)
NOTE1: Apply oil to the piston rings, the large end
of the connecting rod and cylinder before
installing the connecting rod into the
cylinder.
NOTE2: The piston ring gaps should be positioned
around the piston at 90-degree intervals.
(b) Rotate the crankshaft down to the bottom dead
center and lightly tap the piston head until the large
end of the connecting rod touches the crank pin.
(c) To mount the connecting rod, line up the matching
marks and fi t the clinch portions fi rmly together.
(d) Check for free movement of the connecting rod by
turning the crankshaft slowly.
MAG
PISTON RING GUIDE
CONNECTING ROD
"MAG" MARK
FLYWHEEL SIDE
OIL RING
TOP RING
ALIGNMENT
MARKS
ALIGNMENT
MARKS Tightening torque
17.0 - 20.0 N
●
m
(170 - 200 kgf
●
cm)
(12.3 - 14.5 ft
●
lb.)